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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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